They don't pull punches.

• Position: SPORTS - Muay Thai - Brief article

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Traditional femininity is highly prized in Thailand, where girls are taught to be discreet, obedient, and gracious. But this isn't stopping some Thai women and girls from beating up on their opponents in the boxing ring. Thai boxing, or muay Thai, makes Western boxing look courteous. A knee to the kidney or a kick in the head is not only fair game, it's encouraged. Many girls from poor families see the sport as a path to modest prosperity...